Barre Tobacco and Beer Shop Opens in Former Boisvert Spot
BARRE — In mid-April, Ankit Patel opened the Barre Tobacco and Beer Shop at the 200 North Main Street space that had been occupied for decades by Boisvert’s Shoe Repair, next door…
Capitol Stationers Turns 75
Celebrating 75 years of retail business in downtown Montpelier, Capitol Stationers has weathered the dramatic changes in both technology and what and where consumers…
Community and Business News in Brief, May 21, 2025
Survey: What Kind of Housing Do You Want? While the city of Montpelier is planning a survey to assess how people are accessing housing…
Join the “Cash Mob” to Support Struggling State Street Businesses
In a show of solidarity and support, local Montpelier businesses with the support of Montpelier Alive are organizing a community-wide “Cash Mob” on Saturday,…
Community and Business News in Brief, May 7, 2025
Green Mountain Community Fitness Awarded $5,000 Swimming Grant Green Mountain Community Fitness (GMCF) has recently been awarded a $5,000 grant from the USA Swimming…
Under New Ownership, WDEV Seeks a Second Wind
After acquiring the historic station from the Squier family, Myers Mermel has sought to reach a broader audience with a renewed emphasis on commentary…
Downtown Digs In: Montpelier Prepares for Months of Construction on State Street
Downtown Montpelier is about to be disrupted by a major construction project on State Street starting St. Patrick’s Day, March 17. The project, expected…
Vermont News Media Ask the State to Buy Local
State lawmakers introduced a bill that would require the state government to spend more of its advertising money with Vermont news organizations. House Bill…
Montpelier Leathercraft Business Co-creates with Customers
By Lucy Renaud Via Community News Service, a University of Vermont journalism internship, on assignment for the Montpelier Bridge. With Rocket Leathercraft owner Jan…
Montpelier Leathercraft Business Co-creates with Customers
By Lucy Renaud, via Community News Service, a University of Vermont journalism internship, on assignment for the Montpelier Bridge. With Rocket Leathercraft owner Jan…
Community and Business News in Brief, Feb. 19, 2025
Local Church Forms Climate Resilience Study Group A year and a half after the church suffered significant damage to its historic building in the flood…
Foxy’s Offers All-Day Refreshment in Downtown Barre
A new all-day café and bar has arrived in Barre’s central business district. Foxy’s opened in early December in the historic Wheelock Building at…
Bonté Bakery: the Photo Story
It was just three years ago that Anne Marie Shea started up her gluten-free bread-baking business — Bonté Bakery — at her home in…
Community and Business News in Brief, Dec. 18, 2024
Gen. Dick Cody Honored On Dec. 6 Fox Nation, Fox News Media’s streaming service, honored General (Ret.) Dick Cody, originally of Montpelier, with the…
Community and Business News in Brief, Dec 4, 2024
New Refuge for Tennis Players With the closure of the one remaining indoor tennis court in the area scheduled for next summer, Scott Barker,…
Community and Business News in Brief, Nov. 6, 2024
New EV Chargers Montpelier has four new Flo electric vehicle charging stations going into the parking area behind The Drawing Board, just off Main…
Community and Business News in Brief, Oct. 23, 2024
Berlin Church Celebrates 225th Anniversary On Sunday Oct. 13, the First Congregational Church of Berlin celebrated its 225th anniversary with a special service, potluck…
Enna Now Offering Gelato on State Street
Gelato in nine to twelve flavors is now being offered at the yellow Enna store at 14 State Street in Montpelier, continuing the downtown…
Some Downtown Montpelier Businesses are Struggling
Downtown Montpelier businesses that survived the pandemic and the flood have been facing a continuing aftershock from both catastrophes: a decline in foot traffic…
Council Votes to Advance Development on Former Montpelier Beverage Property
Montpelier City Council took steps recently to further development on the plot of land next to The Drawing Board, where Montpelier Beverage used to…
Community and Business News in Brief, Mar. 20, 2024
CCV Offers Free Cyber Skills Course The Community College of Vermont has partnered with the American Association of Community Colleges and Microsoft to deliver…